1) German power metal band

Chinchilla continues the amusing traditio… Read Full Bio ↴1) German power metal band

Chinchilla continues the amusing tradition of oddly-named German power metal bands (imagine trying to promote a tour consisting of Chinchilla, Squealer, and Custard in America). Their early history is a bit murky — they formed in 1988 and by 1990 had recorded an album, No Mercy, of which not a lot is known (it’s not even listed on the official site’s discography), and after guitarist Udo Gerstenmeyer left the band, they folded soon afterwards. Four years later, Gerstenmeyer recruited a completely different lineup and recorded what initially was a demo, but turned into the Who Is Who EP. More lineup changes ensued, and finally the band had some stable footing, releasing Horrorscope in 1998 before signing with Metal Blade in 2000. The 2000 release, Madness, is the album reviewed here. Not surprisingly, Chinchilla’s style is rooted in Euro power metal 80’s-style. They don’t have the galloping pace of a Gamma Ray, but are more of a mid-paced melodic power metal band, maybe not too far removed from Iron Savior or Sinner. Overall, Madness is a competent album. It’s not going to set the world alight nor impress anyone with originality, but the staples of the genre (singalong choruses, simple but nicely constructed riffs, a power ballad or two, and so forth) are here for the listening, with the interesting cover choice of Kiss’ “I Stole Your Love” (staying relatively faithful to the original) thrown in for good measure.

After two releases in 2000 and 2002 with the same members, the the lineup change bug has bitten again, with three new members joining the band in 2002, eventually releasing Madtropolis a year later. They still aren’t interested in innovation (writing a song called “Heavy Metal” in 2003 seems a bit behind the times, particularly given its Manowar-ish anthemic chorus), but no doubt European audiences will like this.
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2) American indie rock band

Chinchilla was an all-girl group from San Diego in the mid-90’s. They released a few EPs, followed by their only full-length, “101 Italian Hits”, in 1996 on Crisis/Revelation Records

3) UK artist
CHINCHILLA is a London-based emerging artist that’s capturing the attention of music listeners with her debut EP ‘Awakening.‘ The alluring project details a journey of self-realization and touches on topics like female empowerment, sexuality, body positivity, and more. Her unapologetic aura has been a constant presence in her music since her first release in 2019.

Queen Of The Rain
Chinchilla Lyrics

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Love was a shame
It was a very bad time
Feel the darkness
Treating my heart and my mind
Damned and lonely
Rest in peace
Lost myself
For her chicane

She's the mistress of my heart
Pain and fire
Queen of the rain, time is by my side
Queen of the rain, no more tears for her lies
Gambling and pleading
For her stupid laws
There is no future
For her and me with love
Break the chains
I'm free
The bad ghost is leaving
I can see
No more terror

No more pain
Leave this place

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Queen of the Rain by Chinchilla are a reflection of a love that has caused pain and heartbreak. Love once meant something profound and positive, however, the love being discussed here is now being given a negative light. The darkness that the singer feels could be attributed to the pain they felt due to the love that was once special. The relationship in question was toxic and one which the singer is glad to leave behind. They have lost themselves due to the deceit and manipulation caused by the woman in their life meaning that their personal growth and identity were suppressed. Despite all of this, the woman was still the mistress of the singer's heart, and their love was one of both pain and fire. In this relationship, the singer felt used and betrayed, which is showcased in the lyrics "no more tears for her lies" and "gambling and pleading for her stupid laws". The singer has come to terms with the end of the relationship and is now free to move on. They are finally free from the hold of the bad ghost that was a reminder of the terrible love once shared. The singer is looking forward to a future without terror and pain and is ready to move on.

Line by Line Meaning

Love was a shame
Love brought shame and regret

It was a very bad time
The experience was terrible and painful

Feel the darkness
Sorrow and despair are overwhelming

Treating my heart and my mind
Causing harm and damage to my emotional and mental state

Damned and lonely
Feeling cursed and isolated

Rest in peace
Death offers respite and tranquility

Lost myself
Identity is unclear and uncertain

For her chicane
Foolishness and deception in pursuit of her affection

She's the mistress of my heart
She has full control and power over my emotions

Pain and fire
Agony and passion are intense and consuming

Queen of the rain, time is by my side
Despite the pain, time will heal and offer perspective; she no longer controls me